New beginning: Billionaire love story

Chapter 66

Chapter 66 Internation

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Lia, feeling alot shy mnder the si intiny, tetumed the semile. "Prs Lisa Thompson." she introduced firmself gently

Ales stepped in, a touch of polile tulis ynder "She's, my lancée, "

While joum dinli') look supriseid, as she had already been informed by Alex about their relationship, Michael's how deepened at the mention of Lisa being Alex's Havre He temained silent, choosing to withhold bè thoughts for the moment.

Usa extended feet hom to Michael, Introducing herself formally. "It's a pleasure to meet woo, M. and Mrs Lamis," she said respectfully

pran shooktisa's hand warmly, a genuine smile gracing lies features. "I'm pan-anal this is Michael." She said geduling in her husband beside her. "It's lovely to have you heir, Lisi," she replied wauly.

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Michael, however, seemed more reserved. He glanced at Elsa's hunt before shalone it someshat reluctantly, his messinn still guarded. Lisa, Irving to ease the tension, complimented joan. "You livrabeautiful lime, jom. It'sanhonartu meet bothenf you jounchuckled softly. "Thank you, dear. We've been looking forward to reling, Alex's mysterious gal," she travel lightly, trying to lighten the mood.

eye for fashion, couldn't help but admin Lisa's altine as they walked through the

Lisa smiled shyly as she thought here liess had comht the attention

Lisa,"poan cumplimentet,

Jown, Lisa's dress seemed a little too big, not quite fitting her figure as well as it could have. However, Joan kept her thoughts to herself,

gathered for tra, Lisa's eyes widened in awe at the sight. The garden

to take a seat at the elegantly set tea table. The buries and maid

setting, Michael, Alex's father, couldn't contain his city. "Where were you bom, Lisa?" he asked in an almost interogative tone,

Lisa's expressionsoftened,

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"I was hom in Glasgow, but I moved to

of questioning, his demeanor slightly skeptical.

her voice carrying a hint of valerability. Yes, I have. My dad passed away, and

reached out and placed a conforting hand

a strong woman, Lisa," she said sympathetically, offering

"Thank you, Mrs.

a serious look in his eyes. "We need to tall, Alex" Michel stated, histone series as be looked at his son. Alexfurrowed his brows, sensing the tension. "Can't wait, Bad? Let's focus on

skeptical "Sult yourself, Alex.

to enjoy the moment despite noticing

prove his father's woning; for the

conversation, her

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Lisa Mankler heat,

"No, I am an only child. My mam depends emise a

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about Lisa. "A few months ago, Lisamas diagnosed with a